49ers’ 2014 mock draft: Rounds 1 through 7

<p><b>Round 1 — Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU via trade: </p></b>
The 49ers deal their first round pick no. 30 overall and two of their three third round picks (no. 77, and no. 94 overall) with Baltimore to move up to no. 17 and get Beckham. If Beckham gets past Pittsburgh at no. 15, he becomes a 49er. He fills two needs right away – punt returner and breakaway wide receiver. The 49ers hope he is more DeSean Jackson and less Ted Ginn Jr. less

<p><b>Round 1 — Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU via trade: </p></b>
The 49ers deal their first round pick no. 30 overall and two of their three third round picks (no. 77, and no. 94 overall) with Baltimore to ... more

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<p><b>Round 2 (No. 56 overall) — Phillip Gaines, CB, Rice: </p></b>
The 49ers love height, weight, speed guys. Gains is 6-0, 193 pounds and ran a 4.31 40-yard dash at the combine. He is durable (started 45 games at Rice) and productive (allowed only 13 catches in 40 passes with three interceptions). less

<p><b>Round 2 (No. 61 overall) — Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois:</p></b>
The 49ers have a starter in Colin Kaepernick, but they need a player who won't lose games if Kaepernick gets hurt. Garoppolo, with his quick release and field vision, could be that player. He also threw passes with Jim Harbaugh after his pro day. less

<p><b>Round 2 (No. 61 overall) — Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois:</p></b>
The 49ers have a starter in Colin Kaepernick, but they need a player who won't lose games if Kaepernick gets hurt. Garoppolo, ... more

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<p><b>Round 3 (No. 100 overall) — Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin: </p></b>
Borland is short (6-0) and slow (4.78 in the 40-yard dash) but absurdly productive. NaVorro Bowman is out until mid-season or longer, and Patrick Willis is heading into his eighth season. Borland could be an interim and then future starter. less

<p><b>Round 3 (No. 100 overall) — Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin: </p></b>
Borland is short (6-0) and slow (4.78 in the 40-yard dash) but absurdly productive. NaVorro Bowman is out until mid-season or ... more

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<p><b>Round 4 (No. 129 overall) — Will Clarke, OLB, West Virginia:</p></b>
Might be time for another Will Clarke to star in San Francisco. This Clarke is 6-6, with 34-inch arms, which should excite general manager Trent Baalke. Clarke compares favorably to Aldon Smith, and he might help replace him. less

<p><b>Round 4 (No. 129 overall) — Will Clarke, OLB, West Virginia:</p></b>
Might be time for another Will Clarke to star in San Francisco. This Clarke is 6-6, with 34-inch arms, which should excite general ... more

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<p><b>Round 5 (No. 170 overall) — Crockett Gillmore, TE, Colorado State: </p></b>
Gillmore starred at the Senior Bowl with his hands and catches in a crowd. He’s a terrific athlete who started his college career at defensive end. Gillmore is also an earnest blocker. less

<p><b>Round 5 (No. 170 overall) — Crockett Gillmore, TE, Colorado State: </p></b>
Gillmore starred at the Senior Bowl with his hands and catches in a crowd. He’s a terrific athlete who started his ... more

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<p><b>Round 7 (No. 242 overall) — Jeff Janis, WR, Saginaw State:</p></b>
Big (219), raw and amazingly fast (4.37 40-yard dash). If the 49ers can mold Janis, he could be the type of player who could overwhelm big cornerbacks, like the ones they have in Seattle. less

<p><b>Round 7 (No. 242 overall) — Jeff Janis, WR, Saginaw State:</p></b>
Big (219), raw and amazingly fast (4.37 40-yard dash). If the 49ers can mold Janis, he could be the type of player who could ... more

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<p><b>Round 7 (No. 243 overall) — Lorenzo Taliaferro, RB, Coastal Carolina:</p></b>
Big back (229 pounds) with toughness and heart. Excellent as a pass protector and could be a valuable special teams addition. less

<p><b>Round 7 (No. 243 overall) — Lorenzo Taliaferro, RB, Coastal Carolina:</p></b>
Big back (229 pounds) with toughness and heart. Excellent as a pass protector and could be a valuable special teams ... more

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<p><b>Round 7 (No. 245 overall) — Mike Pennel, DT, Colorado State – Pueblo:</p></b>
Super sleeper with this big man (337 pounds) from a small school. The 49ers are lacking the huge run stopper in the middle of their defense. Maybe Pennel could be that guy. less

<p><b>Round 7 (No. 245 overall) — Mike Pennel, DT, Colorado State – Pueblo:</p></b>
Super sleeper with this big man (337 pounds) from a small school. The 49ers are lacking the huge run stopper in the ... more

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49ers' 2014 mock draft: Rounds 1 through 7

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The 2014 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and there’s plenty of intrigue for 49ers fans. There are rumors that the 49ers will trade up from their No. 30 overall spot, and they’ve got three picks to play around with in the seventh round alone.

Our rounds one through seven mock draft is up above. Let us know who you’d take for the 49ers in the comments below.